Train order delivery crane



May 10, 1932. a. M. BARNETT 1,358,129

TRAIN ORDER DELIVERY CRANE Filed July 7, 1950 Qkormmam Patented May 10, 1932 UNITED STATES enonen M. BARNETT, or arvnnron. mama-a TRAIN ORDER DELIVERY CRANE Application filed July 7, 1930. Serial No. 466,334.

This invention relates to a device for use in delivering train orders to the engineers of moving trains, the primary object of the invention being to provide a device of this character wherein the person delivering the order will not have to stand dangerously close to the train.

An important object of the invention is to provide a train orderdelivering crane so constructed that it will hold the usual train order hoops in such positions that they may be readily removed by the engineer.

A further object of the invention is to provide a crane including horizontal arms 1 having spring members at the outer ends thereof for gripping the hoops to hold them against movement under normal conditions.

With the foregoing and other objects in view, which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed, may be made within the scope of what is claimed, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Referring to the drawings:

Figure 1 is a side elevational view of a train order delivering crane constructed in accord ance with the invention.

Figure 2 is a plan view thereof.

Referring to the drawings in detail, the train order delivering crane comprises a base 5 and a tubular supporting member 6 rising therefrom. The reference character 7 designates a vertical support to which the base 5 is bolted, by means of the bolts 8, the support 6 being secured to the support 7, by means of the strap 8 that is bolted to the support '7.

Extending into the tubular support 6, is a vertical rod 9, mounted in such a way that it may rotate within the tubular support 6.

Loosely mounted on the rod 9, is a supporting arm 10 which is normally held in a horizontal position at direct right angles to the pipe 9, by means of the springs 11 that are secured on opposite sides thereof, the springs 11 being mounted on the block 12,

that in turn is secured to the support 7.

Spring arms 13 are secured to the opposite sides of the arm 10, the outer ends of the arms 13 being curved outwardly and so constructed that they will contact with each other at points adjacent to the outer ends of the arms. Rotatably mounted at the upper end of the pipe 9,is a laterally extended arm 14 which is provided with spring arms 15 arranged on opposite sides thereof, the spring arms being normally held into engagement with each other. Springs 16 also operate on opposite sides of the arm 14 and normally urge the arm 14 to a horizontal position directly over the arm 10.

A securing block indicated by the reference character 17 is mounted on the support 7, to which block the springs 16 are secured,

as clearly shown by the drawings.

The hoops that are supported within the arms of the train order crane are indicated by the reference character 18, and as shown are substantially triangular in formation, the same being provided with a reduced portion to fit between the spring arms, to hold the hoops in position.

These hoops are provided with clips whereby the train orders may be secured thereto in such a way that they may be clamped to the hoops and held against accidental displacement.

In order that the engineer of a railway train may know that an order is to be picked up by him, a signal light 19 is provided on the crane, which should be lighted, when the train order hoops are placed on the arms. It might be further stated that the hoops 18 are provided with clips 20 for clipping train orders to the hoops.

I claim:

1. A train order delivery crane comprising a support, laterally extended arms mounted for swinging movement on the support, spring members having their side faces disposed vertically, extending from the ends of the laterally extended arms, and rigid hoops fitted between the spring members of the arms.

2. A train order delivery crane comprising a support, laterally extended arms mounted for swinging movement on the support, spring arms secured to the support and having curved free ends engaging opposite sides of the arms to hold the arms in their normal positions, sprin members at the outer ends of the arms and providing clamps, substantially triangular rigid hoops held between the spring members, and clips secured to the hoops.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own, I have hereto aflixed my signature.

GEORGE M. BARNETT. 

